Sr. Pipe Leadman
About The Position
The Senior Pipefitter Leadman is a working supervisor responsible for leading journeymen, apprentices, and helpers in the fabrication, installation, maintenance, and testing of complex piping systems. The work is primarily in San Diego’s maritime and industrial sectors, including naval vessels, shipyards, and commercial facilities. The Leadman ensures production schedules are met, safety protocols are enforced, and work complies with NAVSEA, MIL-SPEC, and ASME standards. The role combines crew supervision with hands-on technical execution, material takeoffs and procurement requests, quality control, testing, and coordination with other trades and project management. The position involves working throughout shipyards and aboard ships, including elevated work surfaces and confined spaces. Salary: $35–$39, DOE.
Requirements
- At least 6–8 years of journey-level pipefitting experience.
- At least 2 years in a leadership, foreman, or leadman role in a shipyard or industrial marine environment.
- Exceptional knowledge of marine piping materials and specialized joining methods.
- Strong proficiency in blueprint reading, geometric layout, and advanced material takeoff calculations.
- Ability to pass shipyard-specific braze and/or weld qualification tests.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with reasonable accommodations available as applicable.
- Physical ability to lift, push, pull, and carry more than 50 pounds; bend, stoop, climb scaffolding, and work on elevated work surfaces, beams, ladders, and in confined spaces.
- Ability to hear warning signals, read and comprehend safety instructions, maintain general safety awareness, and avoid hazards in the work area.
Nice To Haves
- Current or previous OSHA 10-Hour Maritime (Chapter 1915) certification.
Responsibilities
- Analyze blueprints, isometric drawings, and system schematics to calculate material quantities for pipe, valves, flanges, fittings, and consumables.
- Determine material specifications, including materials, schedules, and pressure ratings required by contracts or MIL-SPECs.
- Submit purchase order requests to procurement with accurate part numbers, quantities, and lead times.
- Direct daily work for an assigned crew and ensure tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
- Assign daily work packages, manage labor hours, and track crew material usage.
- Train, mentor, and evaluate apprentices and junior journeymen in trade techniques, safety practices, and technical standards.
- Interpret blueprints, structural drawings, system schematics, isometric sketches, and MIL-SPECs to plan piping layouts.
- Oversee fabrication and installation of high-pressure fluid, gas, steam, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Ensure quality standards are met, including P-73 joint fit-up requirements, silver-brazing protocols, and alignment tolerances.
- Coordinate and witness hydrostatic and pneumatic pressure tests to verify system integrity.
- Enforce safety rules and PPE compliance and conduct toolbox talks.
- Verify workspace readiness, including gas-free certifications, hot work permits, and proper ventilation, before work begins.
- Coordinate with welders, mechanics, electricians, and project management to minimize delays and optimize workflow.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
